{"product_id":"shun-classic-vegetable-cleaver-187mm","title":"Shun Classic Vegetable Cleaver 18.7cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Satisfying Heft and Surprising Nimbleness of a True Kitchen Workhorse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shun Classic Vegetable Cleaver 18.7cm brings Japanese precision to the bold, confident cuts that large-scale vegetable prep demands. Known in Chinese kitchens as the all-purpose workhorse, this wide-bladed knife is built for cooks who mean business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32-layer Damascus stainless steel cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° inclusive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 18.7cm (7.75 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEvery Part of This Blade Has a Purpose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe edge chops through large vegetables like cabbage, wombok, and daikon with clean, decisive strokes. The flat of the blade doubles as a garlic and ginger smasher. And despite its imposing width, Shun's thinner blade profile keeps it light and easy to manoeuvre - nimble enough for many cooks to use as their everyday chopper and slicer. The VG-MAX steel core is clad in 32 layers of Damascus stainless steel, bead-blasted to reveal its flowing wave-like pattern, while the ebony PakkaWood® D-shaped handle provides a secure, balanced grip. Note: this is a vegetable cleaver - do not use on joints, bones, or meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only, never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hale Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29777197531214,"sku":"DM0712","price":268.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/DM0712.jpg?v=1578030123","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/shun-classic-vegetable-cleaver-187mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}